PLAY FOOTBALL JUNIORS FAQs

Play Football Juniors

• Can a child join half way through the term?

  Yes! Children can join mid-way through the term, and the cost can be amended for the remaining sessions.

• Can girls and boys play?

  Our Play Football Junior sessions are currently for girls only. Our Play Netball Junior sessions are for both girls and boys.

• Do the students need to wear anything in particular?

  You only need to wear appropriate sportswear to play. We recommend trainers with good grip for netball and football, but if you are playing football on a particular surface, you must let the parents know what footwear is appropriate for that surface. We will supply the bibs and balls!

• Do the sessions run all year round?

  Our sessions run alongside each school’s term time, and will fit around school holiday term dates. Each ‘term’ is one full school term, for example: September-December, January-March, April-July

• How long are the sessions?

  The sessions are once per week, for an hour a time, running alongside the school’s term

• How much does it cost?

  • £60 per session.
    Paid by school to Play Sports Juniors in advance of term starting.

  • £6 per child per session.
    Paid to Play Sports Juniors by parents/carers in advance of term.
• Does the school have to pay?

  No, the school can choose the option where the parents pay us directly, costing you nothing!

  We want to ensure that each school can have an option that suits them and their budget, so we have two payment plans which are available to suit the school’s need. Either:

  £60 per session.
  Paid by school to Play Sports Juniors in advance of term starting.

  £6 per child per session.
  Paid to Play Sports Juniors by parents/carers in advance of term.

• Is there a minimum number of students needed?

  We need to have a minimum number of 10 students to successfully run each session.

• Jewellery and long nails

  We adhere to each sport’s governing bodies rules regarding jewellery. Only a medical bracelet may be worn during play, and must be taped. All other jewellery, including fitness trackers and ear piercings, must be removed before the session. Nails must be kept short and smooth.

• What age can the children be?

  Children from age 5-17 can join our sessions, which are split into KS1 & KS2, and KS3 & KS4 groups.

• What happens if it rains?

  Some of our sessions are outdoors, depending on court availability at each school, and being in the UK that means the weather can affect play. We monitor the weather every day and talk to the coaches throughout the day to determine whether the sessions will go ahead if there is no indoor space available. If the school has an indoor space that can be used then we will run the sessions from there in bad weather. If not, decisions will be made to cancel no later than 12pm on the day.

  If it rains and there is no other available space to hold the session, the school/parents will be refunded. All refunds are be processed at the end of each term, or can be taken off the next invoice for the new term if they continue

  If the decision is made to go ahead with the session and the weather gets worse the coach will make the decision as to whether it is safe for play to go on. If it starts raining partway through a session, coaches will stop play if they feel it is getting dangerous.

• What if a child misses a session due to illness?

  Unfortunately, these sessions cannot be refunded unless there is exceptional circumstances. All enquiries regarding this please email: info@playsportsjuniors.co.uk

• What if a child wants to leave half way through the term?

  If a child decides to leave mid-way through the term, then unfortunately they would not be refunded the remaining sessions. Please email info@playsportsjuniors.co.uk with any questions regarding this.

• What if there's an injury?

  If a child is injured during the session, our coaches will follow all the necessary procedures and contact parents/school/emergency if needed. We will fill out an accident/injury form and keep in contact with the school for updates on the child involved.

• What are the structure of the sessions?

  Our coaches will deliver weekly, skills-based sessions, specific to each age group. Our coaches focus on key physical, social and tactical skills suitable for their development, confidence, progression. The aim is for the students to feel confident to apply these skills in each session and subsequent matches in the future. The core of each session will be planned ahead of each term, giving the coach flexibility to adapt, depending on the progress/ability of the children attending.

• Who do I contact if I have a query?

  Please contact our team at: info@playsportsjuniors.co.uk

• Do the children need to be registered with the FA?

  No, we are not affiliated with The FA, so you do not need to be affiliated with them to participate in our Play Football Junior Sessions.

• Who is Play 5-a-Side, Play Netball and Play Sports Leagues?

  Play Sports Leagues run women’s social netball and football leagues all across the country. Since 2015, we have been the UK’s largest & most followed Social Sports provider, with over 150 leagues and 40,000 women playing with us weekly.

• Do the children need to have played football before?

  No! One of the best things about us is children don’t need to have any experience, we welcome players from all abilities and ages. As long as they love playing football, or want to give it a go, that is all that matters. One of the most important things to us is promoting the social side of sport and the sense of belonging to a team. Playing in a team has huge personal, social and emotional benefits and we firmly believe that there is a sport for everyone.

• Are the Football coaches qualified?

  Play Football Juniors prides ourselves in providing coaches who have a strong background to the sport, ensuring they not only possess the skills and knowledge required to teach the game but also have a genuine passion for helping young players develop.

  All Our Coaches will pass the following:

  • DBS Checks
  • Safeguarding training
  • First Aid Training
• Do Play Football Juniors play matches?

  Yes! Match Play is an important part of the session, however the coaches focus is heavily on skills progression, confidence and gaining netball experience. We do not play matches against other schools or clubs.

• Do you have a designated safeguarding officer?

  Yes, we have a designated safeguarding officer. You can read more about our safeguarding policies here.